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A read that may save many relationships Nov 10, 2009
Good dancing can lead to good other things. "Ballroom Dancing is Not for Sissies: An R-Rated Guide for Partnership" is a guide for couples to increase trust in one another and improve their moves on the dance floor, and that these experiences will enrich the relationship both on the dance floor but in other areas of life. "Ballroom Dancing is Not for Sissies" is a read that may save many relationships.
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This is one amazing book for dancers and to help anyone with their relationships! May 27, 2009
I have written quite a few reviews on Ballroom dancing books and products and when I finished reading this wonderful book I sat back in my chair, looked at my husband and told him we should have had this book when we were doing ballroom and latin dance competitions. So much was explained that would have prevented so many conflicts. This book has basically changed my way of thinking with regards to partnership dancing and how to stop putting blame on your partner - in a word, 'respect'.
Elizabeth and Arthur Seagull, both obviously brilliant psychologists, have written a fun, comprehensive study on the psychology of dancing as partners as well as being partners in regular life.
One of the wonderful ideas is: "Rule of Three: Try a move three different ways and if you still can't make it work, write it down and take it to the next lesson". The lesson on "The Practice Session" sounded SO familiar! Again, if we would have had this book...oh well, water under the bridge ;-)
"Ballroom Dancing is not for Sissies" is chock-full of useful checklists and interesting dance and life quotes such as one by Benjamin Franklin, "Being ignorant is not so much a shame as being unwilling to learn".
This book is a must-read - I highly recommend it - kudos to you, Elizabeth and Arthur - and thank you so much for making your wonderful wisdom a part of my life!
~ Heather ~
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Tangoing through minefields, with 3 R's Apr 15, 2009
I was tipped off to this book by the authors, who saw my review of "Glamour Addiction." I am really glad I ordered and read it. I've been a dancer for almost twelve years and have danced with my husband that entire time: socially, competitively, and in shows. We've encountered pretty much every conflict scenario presented here and (I'm happy to say) have weathered them all due to at least one of us, at any given time, using the techniques the Seagulls recommend.
The Seagulls tread lightly over potentially heavy ground, with a common-sense approach, everyday language, and a good bit of humor.
I recently finished a teacher-training course and will certainly referring my students to this book. The three R's (Respect, Responsibility, and Responsiveness) will apply just as well to other "team" situations as to dancing. Sincerely recommended.
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Getting along and having fun Mar 17, 2009
This book is as much about human relationships as it is about dancing. The Seagulls have informed their study of dancing with their extensive knowledge about how we get along with one another; conversely, they have informed their understanding of the psychology of relationships with their clear observations about what goes on on the dance floor. Amateur and professional dancers alike will want to read this book, but so will anyone who works in a partnership or a team: physicians in a clinic, lawyers in a firm, carpenters on a building project, athletes on a team, musicians in a band or orchestra, scholars on a research team, diplomats and world leaders, married couples, and anyone else who has to work together with others in order to get a job done. This is a wonderful guide gently showing us how we can dance, work, and play together smoothly. As an added bonus the writing is as fluid and graceful as a beautiful dance and the humorous twists and turns make the occasional mistakes on the dance floor - and in our lives together - seem less catastrophic, and even the larger mistakes seem less insurmountable. As the North American book reviews editor of a major journal I rarely come across a book that is both powerful and accessible and has the potential both to teach and entertain as does "Ballroom Dancing is not for Sissies." Brava, bravo.
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You don't have to dance to love this book! Feb 28, 2009
Not being a dancer, I read this book to see what it had to say about healthy relationships. Whether they're talking about I-messages or "dance spats," resistance to change or perfectionism, the authors provide real-world guidance with humor and common sense. Dancers and non-dancers alike will find practical advice here for being in relationship with any kind of partner. Betty and Art Seagull clearly love to have fun, and they want to share it with the rest of us.
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